4 d. ago AI could help manufacturers offset tariff costs, depending on implementation: experts

Manufacturing experts say there are specific ways integrating AI into the sector can help reduce costs and improve margins in the face of trade tensions, but note it won’t be a silver bullet. “When the U.S. charges a 25 per cent tariff, if you can drop the supply price by, let’s say 20 per cent […]

Economics

5 d. ago 'Tariffs are here to stay': City reports $310K in added costs from U.S.

With the city’s annual procurement budget averaging more than $2 billion, Amit Patil emphasized the current impact remains 'relatively small'

Economics

8 d. ago Canada’s farmers face rising equipment costs from U.S. tariffs amid harvest

Steel and aluminum tariffs have been raising costs for Canadian farmers, with things like tractors and the parts used to repair them have increased.

Economics

8 d. ago Letters September 5, 2025: ‘Carney is doing his best, cut him some slack.’

Doing it well enough It doesn’t matter what PM Carney does, columnists seem to find fault. He’s removed tariffs on U.S. CUSMA compliant goods. Experts feel this strengthens our negotiating position on tariffs. He visited Ukraine gifting armored vehicles, strengthened European ties and signed new trade agreements. Canada’s businesses want financial support. Farmers want a […]

Transport

1 week ago Mitsubishi Heavy To Double Gas Turbine Capacity as Demand Soars

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. aims to double its gas turbine capacity in the next two years as demand for the equipment rises globally due to replacement and data center needs.

Other

2 w. ago Canadian Firms Are Absorbing Tariff Costs, Keeping Lid on Inflation

Many Canadian companies aren’t yet charging their customers higher prices because of tariffs, a sign that inflation pressure stemming from the ongoing trade dispute with the US may be delayed.

Economics

2 w. ago Tariff exemption scrapped by Trump could mean higher costs for shoppers, trouble for retailers

De-minimis rule allowed low-value packages worth less than $800 to imported duty-free

Economics

3 w. ago Estée Lauder Cuts Some Prices Despite the Continued Tariff Toll

Estée Lauder Cos. is lowering prices on some items to boost sales, an unusual move at a time when many US consumer companies are raising prices to offset higher tariff costs.

Economics

3 w. ago CHARLEBOIS: Punishing Washington, one Canadian grocery cart at a time

There’s a reason only China and Canada chose counter-tariffs: Such policies weaponize the cost of living, but against one’s own citizens

Culture